NEWS
Our main office is open to visitors. Some support groups and other events will be held in-person. Safety protocols are in effect.
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SeniorPalooza May 10 -
May 17
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Memory Loss May 12. Reservations required.
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No Legal Chat in May.
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Get ready! Our Yard Sale will be held June 4th
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Medicare 101 for new recipients. Next class June 9. Reservations required.
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The spring Pet Partners newsletter is now available
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The Greene County Council on Aging is dedicated to promoting independence and quality of life for Greene County, Ohio, senior citizens and their caregivers. Assistance is available to Greene County residents 60 and over and their caregivers. For information about any of our programs and services, call 937-376-5486 or email us
Thank You to our Volunteers!
April is National Volunteer Month and it is
dedicated to honoring all of the volunteers
in our communities as well as encouraging
volunteerism throughout the month. The Council is especially grateful for the volunteers who have helped us--we couldn't do it without you! Here is the list of the wonderful folks who volunteered in 2020. Thank You!
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SeniorPalooza is Coming Soon
Mark your calendars! SeniorPalooza will be held
the weeks of May 10 and May 17, with a variety
of online and limited in-person activities to go
with our Going the Distance theme. If you would
like to receive the SeniorPalooza Itinerary at the
end of April, contact us.
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COVID-19 Vaccinations (Greene County)
We have some information about vaccinations. Greene County seniors can contact us for help.
FEMA will pay or reimburse for funeral costs of people who died of Covid after January 2020. Required documentation includes a death certificate listing COVID-19 as the cause of death and the funeral bill. Read more
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You and Your Taxes
For 2020 federal taxes, the IRS has extended the filing deadline until May 17, 2021 instead of April 15. For Ohio state taxes, Ohio has also extended the deadline until May 17.
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This year, you can get an Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN) to protect yourself from tax-related identity theft. Read more
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Here's a guide to which financial documents to keep and for how long.
WHAT WE OFFER to Seniors & Caregivers
A New Way to Donate
If you shop at Kroger and use the Kroger Rewards Card, your purchases can help GCCOA. Simply register online and link your Rewards Card to us. More information can be found here
Staying in Touch
Did you know we are on the radio? Learn more
Did you know the Council is on Facebook and YouTube?
You can call us or email us any time: we love to hear from you!
Support Us
You can raise money for GCCOA just by shopping Amazon Smile or Kroger Community Rewards. Please register and designate GCCOA as your preferred charity. Thank you!
Associations
Member Better Business Bureau and the Ohio Association of Nonprofit Organizations
Community
GCCOA is a member of local chambers of commerce